The University of Sydney
Master of Cybersecurity
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationGraduates of our Master of Cybersecurity will be specialised in designing, developing, assessing and maintaining cybersecurity products and solutions.
You will possess the necessary skills to be ahead of the curve in an industry projected to almost triple in size within the next five years and requiring 17,000 additional professionals in cybersecurity positions.
You will also have a mastery of knowledge in fundamental cybersecurity concepts and future directions of cybersecurity, analytical and technical skills to detect and assess cybersecurity threats, knowledge on privacy and security policies and regulations, and the ability to communicate findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Delivery mode
The University of Sydney offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- Level 2, Building A M02/88 Mallett St, Camperdown
- J12/1 Cleveland St, Darlington
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To be eligible for admission, an applicant is required to have:
- a three year Australian bachelor's degree in a cognate discipline with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or
- the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity with a minimum credit average (65 percent), or a qualification deemed to be equivalent; or
- completed 24 credit points of the University of Sydney Graduate Diploma in Cybersecurity or Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity with a minimum credit average (65 percent). The 24 credit points must include 12 credit points of Cybersecurity Core units and 12 credit points of Cybersecurity specialist elective units, and
- a major or minor in information technologies (IT) or computer science, or equivalent in volume of learning as determined by the program directors is required for this discipline
Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Cybersecurity will prepare you for the following roles.
Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
Chief Information Security Officers oversee a team of ICT technicians, support staff, and systems analysts to ensure the security of an organisatio...
Cyber Security Architect
Cyber Security Architects are high-end ICT professionals who design and build cyber security systems to protect an organisation’s digital assets, c...
Cyber Security Consultant
Cyber Security Consultants provide advisory services to corporate organisations, SMEs, non-profits and government agencies — helping them develop s...
Cyber Security Manager
Cyber Security Managers are ICT professionals who oversee the protection of an organisation’s digital assets, cloud-based systems, and online infra...
Head of Cyber Security
A Head of Cyber Security oversees digital security for an organisation. You might ensure the safety of operating systems and make sure database man...
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